Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Durham-based DesignHammer is looking for a versatile Drupal Developer to join our dynamic team. Applicant must be excited to develop Drupal solutions for a wide variety of organizations. Experience building and maintaining standards-compliant Drupal websites a must.
Founded in 2001, DesignHammer is an award-winning full-service web strategy, design, and development firm that builds smarter websites for smart companies. Our vision is to make the world a better and more sustainable place by helping clients achieve success. We partner with clients to solve key business problems; leveraging web technologies and our documented, repeatable process.
Our Core Values center on :
- People We are client-centric while maintaining a healthy work / life balance for employees
- Sustainability We look to minimize our carbon footprint by maximizing available technologies and methodologies.
- Collaboration We believe in collaborative decision-making both in the office and with clients
- Innovation We use proven practices and the latest technology to help companies achieve organizational goals and solve their greatest business problems
DesignHammer offers a fun, casual, and flexible work environment built around forty-hour workweek.
DesignHammer encourages professional development through support of industry organizations though sponsorships, company, and individual memberships :
Drupal AssociationUser Experience Professionals AssociationAIGA, the professional association for designAmerican Marketing AssociationJob responsibilities include :
Developnew websites using Drupal, and other frameworksCollaborating with DesignHammer staff to meet project specificationsCode standards compliant HTML / CSS / JSMaintain existing websitesAttend local professional meetings / meetups for professional growth and represent DesignHammerWe are looking for candidates who are :
Experienced developing and maintaining Drupal websites, including writing custom module code, themes, integrations, and services in Drupal 7, 8, and 9Acquia certified (or ability to take and pass the exam within three month of starting)A good fit with DesignHammer culture nice people of integrity who work hard and play hard. No dramaSelf-motivated and detail-oriented who can work independentlyAble to contribute as a team player on an interdisciplinary teamStrong written and oral communication skillsExperienced in developing sites for LAMPProficient with JavaScript and CSS requiredProficient with at least one common reactive JavaScript framework, such as Vue.js, AngularJS, or React (Vue.js orAngularJS preferred)Experience developing for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. Experience with JSON and Python a plus.Experience with WordPress a plus.Experienced with version control systems such as GitPassionate on coding to best practicesWantto play a major role in shaping the online presence of major regional and national organizationsEmployment benefits :
Health / Dental / Vision InsuranceDisability insuranceSIMPLE Individual Retirement Account with company match26 days PTO / holidays2 days for volunteer workBonusly peer recognition programCompany covered Acquia Certification exam feesConference attendance / presentation opportunitiesRelevantprofessional membership dues (AMA, AIGA, UXPA, etc.)Cube-free work environmentFree snacks and drinksWeekly staff lunchDesignHammer recognition :
Nationally recognized for workplace flexibility and work life balance (winner of the Alfred P. Sloan , and When Work Works awards)The Durham Living Wage Project Accredited employer (Founding member)Bull City Workplace Challenge Green Workplace award winnerWinner of over fifty awards for web design and development in international competition including The Communicator Awards, The Davey Awards, dotCOMM Awards, Hermes Creative Awards, Summit Creative Award, Vega Digital Awards, and W3 AwardsSelection criteria :
Quality of samples (please share code samples, preferably on drupal.org, github or the like, and should be beyond coursework examples). We are looking for code samples indicative of your coding ability as well as your development philosophy. If any sample was part of a team project, please describe your contribution. You are welcome to redact any client-identifying info in your samples.Strong communication skillsSuccessful independent work historyAbility to follow directionsTo Apply :
To be considered, you must attach a resume, and cover letter that fulfills the following :
Please complete our online application form. Attach your resume, and a cover letter that conveys the following :
Description of the type of work you have done, and what you are interested in doing in the future, as well as what you would like to learn to do.Samples of your work. Be specific about the role you played in producing the examples in your portfolio / samples (versus what was done by others or in collaboration).Note : If you are applying through an employment site such as Glassdoor or Indeed that does not allow you to upload a cover letter, please either include it as part of your resume upload or let us know, and you may upload it via email in response to the message you will receive after submitting your application.